MASKING SOLUTIONSThe key to a successful painting or refinishing project is preparation. The extra care put into masking at the front end of a project will help avoid headaches later on.

3M Overspray Protective Sheeting is paintable and can be used to the critical paint edge, eliminating the need for masking paper.

“Proper masking is a very important step and will make the repair invisible.”

Purpose of Masking

Masking Film

3M Paintable Overspray Protective Sheeting

Properties

MASKING MATERIALS

To protect adjacent panels from oversprayTo seal & prevent dirt & dust being blown on to freshly painted surfaceTo protect adjacent areas during preparation, sanding and polishing process

Saves time Protects vehicle from paint and oversprayTreated for paint adhesion – avoids expensive re-workAdheres to the vehicle to prevent oversprayEasy and clean removal of masking material Only one technician can mask a vehicle using OPS dispenserNo chances of paint bleed-throughVery flexible and conformable masking material - uniform paint edgeWithstands baking temperatures attained during refinishing processes

A general purpose paper tape for holding, bundling and sealing non-critical masking solutions. Tape Masking solutions are also used for tasks where a pressure-sensitive tape is required.

General Purpose Masking Tape

3M Masking Tape

Properties

Good adhesion to substrates – Sticks & staysEasy to unwindFlexible & conformablePrevention of solvent bleed-throughPrevent paint from peeling after bakeClean & Easy removalClean Paint edge quality

A gross masking product to be used in conjunction with pressure sensitive tapes.

In critical areas, use of high performance materials will eliminate rework. These products are required

Masking Paper

3M Masking Paper

Properties

A masking paper which protects the vehicle against paint or primer spray during automotive paintingsPerfect adhesion from tape to paperGood conformabilityDeveloped for 3M Paper DispensersGreat protection against paint & solvents - fog and water in generalNo lint or dust which can effect the paint finishWithstands baking temperatures attained during refinishing processes

Critical Area Masking Products

To ensure clean paint line definitionTo ensure conformability and water & solvent resistantTo withstand repeated bake cyclesTo leave no adhesive transferGood adhesion to all substrates

The 10 mm firm strip is slid under the molding. The liner on the remaining adhesive side is then removed and the tape is folded over and adhered to the glass, actually lifting up the molding and allowing paint to flow under it. This tape saves time, labor and the cost of removing and installing new moldings, plus the removal of paint lines on existing moldings.

3M Trim Masking Tape

Properties

Prevents overspray on trim around the bonded screens, side glass and mouldingsLifts the trim away from vehicle during paintingExcellent adhesion to glass and rubber

3M Soft Edge Foam Masking tape is a unique product for masking jambs and other apertures that needs to be sealed in record time.

3M Soft Edge Foam Masking Tape

Properties

Seals jambs to protect from paint overspray. Greatly reduces labor time on jamb masking.Easily conformable to mask difficult areasProduces “soft” paint edgesProtects gaps & openings from oversprayEasily applied to door posts, bonnet, boot, tailgate and filler flap openingsPrevents compound and polish sling from entering the jamb areas

3M Fine Line Masking tape is a unique product for masking complex curved lines and graphics.

3M Fine Line Masking Tape

A fast, easy, cost-effective way to cover and protect surfaces. With Masking Dispenser Systems, masking becomes a single-person operation, whether the job is large or small, the dispenser makes it easier to get excellent results every time.

Dispenser for Masking Paper and Masking Film

Properties

Extremely conformable for difficult contour and fine detail maskingGood for complex curved linesVinyl backing for clean paint line definitionDetail masking for non-removable badges and handles

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